Maryum Mehboobabout 2 years ago

Swan neck deformity

Swan neck deformity is an acquired deformity of finger characterised by flexion of distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and hyperextention of Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. This condition is a characteristic feature of the inflammatory disorder Rheumatoid arthritis. Other condition in which this condition can be seen includes Ehler-Danlos syndrome, congenital cases and I’m cases of injury. Picture credits: Above: https://www.orthobullets.com/hand/6013/swan-neck-deformity Below: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Swan-Neck_Deformity